Representatives from many of the key players in the oil and gas industry, who journeyed to Goa last month at the invitation of the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, provided proof that the OPEC-inspired consultation process is very much alive. Last month's meeting in the Indian coastal city was the fifth in a series of international energy conferences, aimed at infusing producers and consumers with the spirit of cooperation. Like its predecessors, beginning with Paris in 1991, the Goa assembly attracted high level participation from the producer countries. A great deal of common ground was found on a number of issues and this was highlighted in the final communique delivered by the Indian Minister of External Affairs, Mr I K Gujral.
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